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Mouginot, L.I., A. Preziosi, and others
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- “Sketches in Turkey, 1850. Mouginot and others” [titled thus on spine]. [c.1848-1865]
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Watercolour drawings and pencil sketches, 4to (445 x 320mm.), 54 drawings comprising 18 watercolours of costume, 21 topographical views in pencil, and 15 genre scenes in watercolour, images measuring between approx. 220 x 160mm. and 368 x 245mm., mounted in an album, modern red half morocco, lettered in gilt on spine, top edge gilt, a little spotting affecting a few images, occasional discoloration of painted highlights
Provenance
Sefik E. Atabey, book label, sale in these rooms, 29 May 2002, lot 837
Literature
Atabey 844
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A fine compilation of drawings. Two are signed by Preziosi; most bear the initials “L.M.”; one is signed “Mouginot Consple”; one is signed E. de R. and dated 1865; the last is signed E.H. Keitz and dated 1848.